§7A-2-4. Limitations of a consolidated local government.
(a) Public school districts, library districts, fire
districts, special taxing districts and public service districts
are not affected by consolidation under this chapter.

(b) The adoption of a charter does not alter any right or
liability of an affected municipality, county or metro government
in effect at the time the charter becomes effective. Ordinances
and resolutions relating to public improvements to be paid for, in
whole or in part, by special assessments remain in effect until
paid in full.